Energy Saving in Water Distribution Network through Pump as Turbine Generators: Economic and Environmental Analysis

Complex systems of water distribution networks (WDS) are used to supply water to users. WDSs are systems where a lot of distributed energy is available. Historically, this energy is artificially dissipated by pressure reduction valves (PRVs), thanks to which water utilities manage the pressure level...

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Main Authors: Mauro De Marchis, Barbara Milici, Roberto Volpe, Antonio Messineo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/9/11/877